SDR AALA202103269005

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Airbus A321231

Difficulty date: February 24, 2021
Submitted: March 26, 2021
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N921US
Make and model: Airbus A321231
Aircraft serial: 6523
Aircraft time: 18,424 hours, 7,099 cycles
System (JASC): 5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Part number: D5348004820203
Condition: Corroded
Location: Frames 66-68
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORRODED AREA FOUND ON CENTER FITTING LOCATED AT STR 23L FROM FR66 TO FR 68 AT AFT GALLEY AREA. L= 1.36 INCHES, W= 0.347 INCHES, D= 0.076 INCHES. REPLACED CENTER FITTING LOCATED AT STR 23L FROM FR66 TO FR 68 AT AFT GALLEY AREA PER SRM 51-42-11-801, AND SRM 51-72-11-911-001.

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